Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

23

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Weedsport

Years With Department/Agency

23

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Currently a member of our local CISM team been a member for 4 years now.

My Training:

Multiple NY State fire classes.
Also a RIT/Fast Team member with our department.
Have been a CPR,AED,and First aid insructor for 6 years now.
Also a member of our counties CISM team now for 4 years

About Me:

Very out going, always willing to take on new ideas. Enjoy training to learn new techniques or refreash.

Day Job:

Custody Officer

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I believe strongly on giving back to my community, and helping people has always been one of my strong points of interest. My father and two younger brothers are also members.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Always learning, people always need help in some way

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Domestic calls are always an issue because you never know what your facing.
The way construction is changing is another issue do to fire are constantly changing.
Car accidents are becoming a real issue with all the new developements with hybirds, air bag placements, and more magniziume being added to more areas.